From the Rolls-Royce experimental archive: a quarter of a million communications from Rolls-Royce, 1906 to 1960's. Documents from the Sir Henry Royce Memorial Foundation (SHRMF).
Table outlining anticipated weight savings for various vehicle components, including remarks on design requirements.
| Identifier | ExFiles\Box 82\3\ scan0171 | |
| Date | 1st April 1935 guessed | |
| -2- Part Anticipated Wt. Saving Possible Remarks. Brought Forward 144 lbs. 13 oz. Dynamo reduced in size 6 lbs. Design for increased speed of drive wants completing. Flywheel & Clutch 20 lbs. Design required to increase flywheel bearing rigidity to allow disc flywheel to be used. Propellor shaft and Damper. 10 lbs. We have a Hardy Spicer suitable for the Bentley about this weight. Total 180 lbs. | ||